Best way to polish wheels

D Dawg · 11-02-2008, 12:27 PM

I just joined the group. Finally own a chopper. My question is: I purchased a 2005 ridgeback with polished wheels. What is the best way and the best polish to use on these wheels. They are in good shape but I would like them to shine a little more. Any tips appreciated.

Thanks,
Daren

woodbutcher · 11-02-2008, 01:21 PM

here we go again.

1) do an intro
2) use the search feature. been covered many times
3)lots of different products out there but one i have found works well is Flitz. available at boaters supply.
4) get a mini-powerball by mothers. will make job easier.

jwoolf · 11-02-2008, 01:33 PM

Go down to wallmart and get a mothers polishing ball and use your drill and some good billet polish.

stlmikie · 11-02-2008, 02:41 PM

What they said.

waykool · 11-02-2008, 03:24 PM

Buff, Buff, Buff. A good thing to use is a paste called Semichrome. Its a fine jewlers rouge in a paste. Will make your stuff sparkle like diamonds. But if its just a fine haze then the power ball listed above and a good billet polish will work just fine for you.

Dakotabos · 11-02-2008, 04:37 PM

I hate the power ball. Get old towel and a buffing wheel and a case of beer. Pull front and rear wheel off and do it up with Mothers polish

I do that process every 25,000 miles

woodbutcher · 11-02-2008, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dakotabos

I hate the power ball. Get old towel and a buffing wheel and a case of beer. Pull front and rear wheel off and do it up with Mothers polish

I do that process every 25,000 miles

i thought you only had about 10k on your bike????????????

Shredder · 11-02-2008, 05:08 PM

Chrome them.

Shredder

KnotSo · 11-02-2008, 05:37 PM

Do a search on this well discussed topic. Gasman took this one step further on his bike build.

Good luck.

01Mastiff · 11-02-2008, 07:20 PM

I'm guessing you're not married or have a girlfriend. If you did, they should be asking the question. This of course could explain why my wife left me and I am living with my dog....

Mad Dog · 11-02-2008, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dakotabos

I hate the power ball. Get old towel and a buffing wheel and a case of beer. Pull front and rear wheel off and do it up with Mothers polish

I do that process every 25,000 miles

Don't have to polish my wheels but does it really take a whole case? It's usually lights out after about 18 for me

seatmaker · 11-02-2008, 07:32 PM

A case of beer a towel with polish and a box of band aids for me. Lots a sharp points on my rims

Thumper169 · 11-02-2008, 07:36 PM

Chrome, thats the easiest way.

lee · 11-02-2008, 09:48 PM

no it isn't - powder coat is

Thumper169 · 11-02-2008, 10:20 PM

The powder coated wheels do not have the bright shine of chrome, at least all the ones I've seen didnt.

11-02-2008, 12:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
D Dawg Junior Member Name: Daren Member #: 1808 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 1 My Bike(s): 2005 Big Dog Ridgeback My Gallery Rep Power: 0	Best way to polish wheels I just joined the group. Finally own a chopper. My question is: I purchased a 2005 ridgeback with polished wheels. What is the best way and the best polish to use on these wheels. They are in good shape but I would like them to shine a little more. Any tips appreciated. Thanks, Daren

11-02-2008, 01:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
woodbutcher Old Fart Name: Tom Member #: 145 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hilton head is., sc Posts: 7,024 My Bike(s): black cherry '07 K9 My Gallery Rep Power: 10	here we go again. 1) do an intro 2) use the search feature. been covered many times 3)lots of different products out there but one i have found works well is Flitz. available at boaters supply. 4) get a mini-powerball by mothers. will make job easier. __________________ the man with a hell of alot to say generally doesn't have a hell of alot to say. narow's dad "DEATH SMILES AT ALL OF US---ALL I CAN DO IS SMILE BACK" -- Al "Alicat" Sensoli RIP

11-02-2008, 01:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
jwoolf Senior Member Member #: 103 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 2,059 My Bike(s): Pitbull, RoadKing Classic My Gallery Rep Power: 7	Go down to wallmart and get a mothers polishing ball and use your drill and some good billet polish. __________________

11-02-2008, 04:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dakotabos Administrator Member #: 20 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Outside Rapid City SD Posts: 2,604 My Bike(s): 2004 Big Dog Chopper (Wire Plus) My Gallery Rep Power: 5	I hate the power ball. Get old towel and a buffing wheel and a case of beer. Pull front and rear wheel off and do it up with Mothers polish I do that process every 25,000 miles __________________ MQ-9 Drone Mech and Tech

11-02-2008, 07:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
seatmaker http://www.badassbikeseat Member #: 14 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Spitten distance from Hell,Michigan Posts: 2,020 My Bike(s): 2012 Ultra Classic My Gallery Rep Power: 8	A case of beer a towel with polish and a box of band aids for me. Lots a sharp points on my rims __________________ http://www.badassbikeseats.com/ http://www.bikerbabeblingshop.com/ Last edited by seatmaker; 11-03-2008 at 01:52 AM.

11-02-2008, 02:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
stlmikie I wish I had more money. Name: Mike Member #: 159 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: St. Peters Posts: 4,243 My Bike(s): 03 Mastif My Gallery Rep Power: 8	What they said.

11-02-2008, 03:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
waykool Banned Name: Johnny Member #: 1662 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St Petersburg, Florida. Posts: 2,961 My Bike(s): 03 Big Dog Chopper RT My Gallery Rep Power: 0	Buff, Buff, Buff. A good thing to use is a paste called Semichrome. Its a fine jewlers rouge in a paste. Will make your stuff sparkle like diamonds. But if its just a fine haze then the power ball listed above and a good billet polish will work just fine for you.

11-02-2008, 05:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Shredder Member Name: Hugh Member #: 210 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Falling Waters WV Posts: 315 My Bike(s): 2008 Pitbull, 2013 Vrod My Gallery Rep Power: 6	Chrome them. Shredder

11-02-2008, 07:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
01Mastiff Member Member #: 320 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fox Island, WA Posts: 140 My Bike(s): 2001 Big Dog Mastiff My Gallery Rep Power: 6	I'm guessing you're not married or have a girlfriend. If you did, they should be asking the question. This of course could explain why my wife left me and I am living with my dog....

11-02-2008, 07:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
Thumper169 Member Member #: 1525 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Little ol Texas Posts: 1,510 My Bike(s): 2008 Ridgeback My Gallery Rep Power: 6	Chrome, thats the easiest way.

11-02-2008, 10:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
Thumper169 Member Member #: 1525 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Little ol Texas Posts: 1,510 My Bike(s): 2008 Ridgeback My Gallery Rep Power: 6	The powder coated wheels do not have the bright shine of chrome, at least all the ones I've seen didnt.

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